How To Fix WS572 - Posting date &1 deviates from month &2 of the material revaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Posting date &1 deviates from month &2 of the material revaluation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS572 - Posting date &1 deviates from month &2 of the material revaluation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS572 Posting date &1 deviates from month &2 of the material revaluation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during material revaluation when the posting date entered in the document does not match the period (month) of the material revaluation. SAP expects the posting date to be within the same accounting period as the material revaluation period.
  
  The system checks that the posting date belongs to the same month as the revaluation period.
  If the posting date is outside the revaluation month, the system throws this error to prevent inconsistencies in financial postings.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Material revaluation is typically done for a specific period (month). The postings related to this revaluation must be posted in the same period to ensure correct period accounting and financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Date:
  
  Verify the posting date entered in the transaction.
  Ensure it falls within the same month as the material revaluation period.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Date:
  
  Change the posting date to a date within the revaluation month.
  For example, if the revaluation is for March 2024, the posting date must be within March 2024.
  
  
  
  Check the Revaluation Period:
  
  Confirm the revaluation period set in the system.
  If the revaluation period is incorrect, adjust it accordingly (usually done by controlling or finance team).
  
  
  
  Period Open for Posting:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open in SAP for the relevant company code and ledger.
  Use transaction codes like MMPV (Material Price Change) or MR21 (Price Change) and check the posting date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling:
  
  If the posting date must be outside the revaluation month due to business reasons, consult with finance to see if a special posting or adjustment is needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MR21 - Price Change for Material
  MMPV - Material Price Change
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C - Goods Movements
  OMWN - Define Posting Periods for Materials Management
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Posting periods are controlled via transaction OB52.
  Material revaluation periods are defined in controlling and materials management.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to material revaluation posting date issues.
  SAP Help Portal on Material Ledger and Revaluation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS572 indicates a mismatch between the posting date and the revaluation month. Correct the posting date to fall within the revaluation month to resolve the error.
  
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